Teaching the Logistic Growth Difference Equation Using Spreadsheets

The logistic growth difference equation is often used in biology to model population growth. The terms that satisfy the difference equation have many remarkable mathematical properties such as exhibiting chaotic behavior. Using spreadsheet modeling tools, the properties of logistic growth can be inv...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Fred J Rispoli, Jeffrey Feuer, Richard Wilkens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: McMaster University
Series:Spreadsheets in Education
Online Access:http://sie.scholasticahq.com/article/4558-teaching-the-logistic-growth-difference-equation-using-spreadsheets.pdf